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Iseled

The next generation of in-car ambient lighting will typically comprise of 10 to 30 LEDs mounted on a flexible light strip. Each 'group' consists of one red, green and blue LED to form a 'pixel', which is then intelligently controlled by the ISELED smart RGB LED driver, effectively replacing the present cumbersome and costly work-around utilizing multiple microcontrollers and a slow LIN bus.

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About inova

Founded in 1999, Inova Semiconductors GmbH is a fabless semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Munich, Germany. It specializes in the development of state-of-the-art products for Gigabit/s serial data communication.

General Terms of Business

General Terms of Business of INOVA Semiconductors GmbH(effective from August 10, 2018)

1. General1.1 The following general terms of business (“our terms”) shall apply to all our sales of goods and other services and have exclusive application. We do not recognize any general terms of business of the buyer (“buyer’s terms”) and are therefore not bound by buyer’s terms that are at variance with our terms, even if they have been made the basis of the order and we do not expressly object to them. This shall also apply if the buyer’s terms exclude the application of divergent terms. Our performance of our contractual duties does not constitute an implied acceptance of any other differing terms of business. Our terms shall be agreed to at the latest upon acceptance of delivery of the goods. Our terms shall apply to all subsequent contracts and related transactions even if, when the subsequent contract is entered into, we do not once more make reference to to their application.1.2 Collateral agreements, amendments, additions, notices of termination or the cancellation of the contract and of our terms shall be valid only if we confirm them in writing. The requirement of writing can be excluded only in writing, too.1.3 Our terms are only applicable to contracts with commercial parties.

2. Offer and Acceptance2.1 Our offers always remain without obligation. A contract comes into existence only if we confirm an order by the buyer in writing (“order confirmation”) and if our order confirmation has been received by the buyer.2.2 Our travelling salesmen and agents have authority only to represent us in negotiating contracts and transactions. They are not authorized to make or receive, in writing or orally, legally binding statements on our behalf.

3. Prices3.1 The prices in our price lists, offers, confirmations of order and invoices are ex works, including packaging, unless otherwise agreed in writing.3.2 The prices stated in the confirmation order in Euro (EUR) shall apply. In the case of offers and confirmations orders in foreign currencies, the use of the foreign currency as a basis for the contract shall apply only as long as its exchange rate against the Euro (EUR) does not change by more than +/- 5% between the date of confirmation order and the date of delivery. If the ex- change rate fluctuates by more than +/- 5%, we reserve the right to substitute new prices taking into account the change in the exchange rate.

4. Delivery4.1 Delivery dates are binding only if confirmed by us in the confirmation order. We may make partial deliveries if the buyer can reasonably be expected to accept them. If we culpably do not meet delivery deadlines, the buyer shall grant us a grace period of at least fourteen calendar days. After this period the buyer may withdraw from the contract.4.2 In the case of force majeure or other extraordinary events for which we are not responsible and that make delivery impossible or materially affect it, then for the period affected, we may restrict or cease delivery or withdraw from the contract and the buyer shall have no claims for compensation or any other damages for non-performance on this account.4.3 Compensation claims of the buyer for late delivery, even after an extension of the original term has been granted, are excluded. If late delivery is due to our intentional or grossly negligent breach of contract, we are liable in accordance with the statutory provisions. The culpability of our representatives or agents shall be attributable to us. If delayed delivery is due to our intentional or grossly negligent breach of contract, our liability for damages is limited to the foreseeable, typically occurring damage.4.4 Shipping is at the buyer's In the case of all deliveries, the risk passes to the buyer when the goods are consigned to the carrier, haulage contractor or other person entrusted with carrying out the shipping.4.5 If the buyer delays acceptance or culpably breaches his other duties we are entitled to claim compensation for the resultant damage, including any additional expenses. Further claims or rights remain reserved.4.6 If the conditions described in Section 4.5 above are met, the risk of accidental loss or deterioration of the goods passes to the buyer at the time of his default with regard to acceptance, or when he is in default of his payment obligations.

5. Payment5.1 All invoices are payable net in the agreed currency within thirty calendar days after the invoice date.5.2 The buyer may not set off payment against counter-claims of any kind unless the counter-claim is undisputed or has been finally and non-appealably established or acknowledged by us. Claims against us may not be assigned or pledged without our consent in The buyer is entitled to exercise a right of set-off to the extent only that his counter-claim is based on the same contractual relationship.5.3 If the buyer defaults in payment, then, without prejudice to our other statutory rights, we are entitled to charge the buyer default interest as set forth by law (§ 288 BGB). We are also entitled to refuse to make further deliveries under this or another related agreement or to make deliveries subject to advance payment or the provision of security.

6. Retention of Title6.1 We retain title to the goods delivered until all claims arising from the business relationship with the buyer have been satisfied.6.2 The buyer may process and/or sell the goods in the course of ordinary business operations. However, he is not entitled to pledge the goods or to transfer ownership in them by way of security.6.3 In the case of resale, the buyer has a duty to retain our title to the property. The buyer hereby assigns to us in advance its claims under any contract until all our claims against the buyer have been settled.

7. Warranty7.1 We warrant that the products we deliver correspond to our product specifications in effect at the date when the order was confirmed (data sheet). All other information about the goods to be delivered that is not contained in these written product specifications is intended merely to describe the products and neither gives rise to a right to expect warranted characteristics not stated in the data sheet nor constitutes legally binding promises.7.2 The buyer’s claims for defects presume that he has properly complied with his inspection and complaint obligations under Section 377 of the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch - HGB). If this is not done, every kind of warranty is excluded. Complaints about acceptable part deliveries do not entitle the buyer to reject the performance of the contract as a whole. 7.3 Our warranty will be fulfilled for a period of one year from the date of delivery by substitute delivery. The buyer is entitled, at his option, to have the defect cured by repair or by delivery of a good free of defect, if the costs for such cure or delivery are not disproportionate. If substitute delivery fails, the buyer shall have the right to withdraw from the contract.7.4 All further claims of the buyer on us in particular claims to compensation for loss or damage other than loss and damage caused to the goods to be delivered, are excluded, including claims based on tort. This shall not apply to the extent that we are liable for intentional or gross negligence or in case of damages claimed for personal injury or death or due to breaches of cardinal obligations of the contract. The culpability of our representatives or agents shall be attributable to us. The liability in case of slight negligence is limited to the foreseeable typically occurring damage. The limitation of liability does not apply for claims resulting from German law on product liability (Produkthaftungsgesetz - ProdHG).7.5 We undertake no responsibility for the use by the buyer of test and first samples, even if we cooperated in the development of such samples. The decision to use products that may not have been adequately tested lies exclusively with the buyer.7.6 If, under German, European or international law, we should be exposed, without being at fault, to the claims of third parties arising from the use of the products supplied by us in the buyer's products, the buyer shall indemnify us from all claims and from the costs of legal representation to defend ourselves against such claims. This shall also apply if we and the buyer are called upon jointly and severally.Claims for compensation if the products supplied by us are defective and cause loss and/or damage may be asserted against us only if we are liable for the defect and only if the buyer proves that there is a defect as defined in Section 7.1 above.7.7 All claims against us whatsoever relating to liability and the law of compensation are excluded if the buyer has not observed its duties of safety and quality control, even where these are based only on standards and norms that are customary in the trade. The same shall apply if the products, after they have been delivered to the buyer or to a person involved in the transport, are handled improperly or not in accordance with our product specifications.

8. Responsibility of the Buyer8.1 The buyer shall have sole responsibility for decisions on the use of our products and on their suitability for particular purposes. Other decisive factors in the buyer's decision as to use and suit- ability for purpose are the provisions of the countries in which the buyer's product is to be exported or may be exported. A particular use intended by the buyer for the products to be delivered by us shall be incorporated into the contract only if separate written agreements are entered into.8.2 The buyer is under a duty to point out to us in writing whether a product to be supplied by us is classified by the buyer and its buyers or on the basis of statutory provisions and contract terms as important for safety or subject to documentation regulations or is used or is intended to be used as such a component, in particular if it is intended to be used in aircraft and flying devices or in nuclear power plants. The buyer shall be liable for all loss or damage arising from the failure to comply with this obligation. This shall also apply if the buyer's products do not satisfy the binding conformity provisions laid down by national or European law. When we deliver such products, we do not make any additional or independent warranties of the fitness for purpose of the products supplied.

9. Export controls9.1 If we provide an offer or order confirmation to the buyer to deliver our products abroad (EU countries and third countries) (“export contract”), our offer and order confirmation is subject to the condition that the performance of the export contract is not being restricted by applicable national, European and international export control laws including embargoes and sanctions (“export control laws”), in particular that the export contract and its performance are not legally prohibited or denied by the authorities.9.2 If the performance of the export contract is delayed without fault due to export control laws (delayed delivery in particular due to delayed granting of an export license), or is frustrated due to export control laws (non-delivery in particular due to statutory prohibitions existing at the time of the conclusion of the export contract (e.g. embargo), due to a denied export license or an export licence granted with conditions, or due to statutory provisions coming into force after the time of the conclusion of the export contract (e.g. embargo)), our liability is excluded.9.3 In case of delayed performance pursuant to Section 9.2, the time of performance is extended accordingly. In case of non-performance pursuant to Section 9.2., we are entitled to withdraw from the contract.9.4 In case of re-sale, re-delivery or re-export of our products, the buyer shall comply with export control laws. In case of culpable breach of export control laws, the buyer shall be liable for all damages incurred to us.

10. Miscellaneous Provisions10.1 If one or several of provisions of our terms should be or become invalid, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected thereby. The parties shall try to replace the invalid provision by a new, valid provision that meets the same business purpose as far as possible.10.2 In the case of disputes, including disputes as to the validity of the contract or our terms, the place of jurisdiction shall be Munich, Germany.10.3 The legal relations between the parties are governed solely by German law. The application of the UN-Purchasing Convention of 11-4-1980 (on contracts for the International Sale of Goods) is excluded.10.4 In cases of dispute, the wording of the German version of our terms shall prevail.